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This is a cup-shaped bell, cast in one piece, with a loop (staple) at the top but looks more like a Swiss cow bell than a sheep bell. The neck piece consists of one leather strap held together by a wooden pin. Bells were used by shepherds to help them locate their sheep.

1 sheep bell: metal; leather; wood; good condition

See C. W. Balchin's 'Ancient Bells & Crooks of Sussex', in The Field, 8/11/41 [classified information]., No Lavinia Smith No. recorded., Heritage of the Hendreds Exhibition 1969 - 'Catalogue of Exhibits // Number 334 // Three Cup Bells with their Harness // Lent by MERL Miss Smith c.'

Wood, Metal, Leather

Rippon, Miss Dorothy May Lyddon (Agent)